"We of Africa protest that, in this day and age, we should continue to be treated as lesser human beings than other races"
- Robert Mugabe
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Mugabe speaks to the continuous battle of African people to be treated as equates to on the planet. It expresses the aggravation of African people that, regardless of the progress made in civil rights and equality, they are still treated as lesser people than other races. This quote highlights the need for continued action to ensure that African people are treated with the very same regard and dignity as other races. It also functions as a reminder that racism and discrimination still exist in numerous parts of the world and that it is up to everyone to interact to create a more fair and just society. This quote is an effective pointer that we must continue to defend the rights of African individuals and guarantee that they are treated with the same regard and self-respect as everybody else.
"I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office"